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RESUMES RACHEL ISON / ASLA Landscape Designer Rachel Ison is a Southern California native who brings her experiences of living in the region to her work as a landscape designer at BORDER. These experiences influence her approach to research, site analysis and enhance her appreciation for the environments in which she works, Dedicated to developing designs with purpose, Rachel explores a site's history, culture, and position within its context to create a narrative and character that is as unique and fresh as the project itself. Her efforts as project design lead on projects such as Ballona Creek Feasibility Study and Jordan Downs are examples of her commitment to finding the essence of design from context clues and cultural influences. Rachel is a talented designer and uses a keen eye and attention to detail to create thoughtful graphic exhibits and detailed drawings from concept to construction for BORDER. Her focus is on engaging and connecting communities through landscape design while respecting and enhancing the local Flora and fauna. This passion was recognized and rewarded with the honor of an Olmsted Scholarship from the Landscape Architecture Foundation, RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE BALLONA CREEK FEASIBILITY STUDY / Los Angeles, CA Ballona Creek Feasibility Study included landscape design services and community outreach efforts for storm water management along the Ballona Creek corridor. BORDER led stakeholder meetings and incorporated storm water BMP strategies to manage over 9 acres of storm water collection. EAH MARTEL / West Hollywood, CA EAR Martel, an affordable senior housing project of inviting and engaging courtyard, is built around restorative landscape practices for residents and visitors, including increased pollinators, abundant shade, and gathering spaces. JORDAN DOWNS BRIDGE HOUSING / Los Angeles, CA The newest residential community in Jordan Downs addresses the need for affordable housing and quality outdoor recreation. A community gathering space with social courts, multi -function lawn, seating gardens, and outdoor BBQ spaces give residents and neighbors a diverse collection of outdoor spaces for year- round activity. L _J Is EDUCATION Masters of Landscape Architecture University of Southern California B.A. in Environmental Studies B.A. in Anthropology Tufts University AWARDS Landscape Architecture Foundation National Olmsted Scholar Finalist 2018 E30 FREDEEFR Santa Ana Zoo Community Hub Building RFP L 0 C SANTA ANA ZOO S°ntV V Architects COMMUNITY HUB BUILIDNG "THE HIVE" RFP "1 -^^ March 23, 2023 27